Friday: Red Bull dominates these tests with a masterful hand

Perfect day for the Austrian team Red Bull Racing. The team’s two drivers, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, secured the top two spots in both sessions today. And with disconcerting ease. The battle this weekend with Brawn is likely to be sumptuous.

That said, it’s a well-deserved reward because the team is working tirelessly for these results as the title is within reach, even if Brawn is largely dominating. If, as in Turkey, the team gains four points per race until the end of the season, they will be world champions by half a point. Therefore, it is necessary to talk about an RBR5 version B, which is present this weekend at the Silverstone circuit. It’s a completely redesigned car that made its debut today to the delight of fans, drivers, and the team…

Sebastian Vettel – 1st and 1st:

Overall, I think it was a good day for both of us. I don’t know what happened to Mark [Webber] at the end of the second session, but we completed our programs. We were able to do a lot of laps and gather a lot of information. The new parts we have here seem to be working well, which is a good sign. It’s only Friday, and it’s always difficult to assess our performance level and see if we are truly fast. I think we’ve made a step forward, and as our slogan says, I believe our Red Bull team gives us wings!

Mark Webber – 2nd and 2nd:

« It’s a very good day for us, we tried a few new components that seem to perform well. We tested both types of tires, and a detailed analysis remains for tonight. My second session ended a bit earlier than expected. I touched a curb a little too closely at turn 5, which caused some disruptions to my car’s electronics. Silverstone is a spectacular circuit, and it always has been. It’s fantastic to drive a Formula 1 car here. I had the chance to talk to some fans when I stopped on the track, and they said the car was incredible. It’s nice to see that they appreciate what we do. »